Saturday, December 5, 2015

Living Large In Small Spaces - Josie's Cabin

No matter how cold it is outside on a winter's eve, seeing the amber glow from Josie's Cabin has to warm the visitor's spirits. Nestled in the woods just outside of Harbor Springs, Michigan, this delightful home was built for Josie by her husband and son as a gift.I love the decor in this cabin. It speaks to my cottage-loving heart.

The half-log exterior and interior is combined with 2" x 2" boards to serve as chinking.An open floor plan maximizes the small space. The vaulted ceiling, bay of high windows in the dining area and glass front cabinets visually expand the room.

22 comments:

Hi Nancy, What a special home . . . I can just imagine the owners nestled around that fireplace drinking coco after being out sledding or building a snowman. The mix of rustic and french country are so pleasing . . . I really like it when people combine the feminine and the masculine together and make it work so beautifully. There's a true talent to doing that right and this is perfect :)Happy Weekend!Connie :)

Now this is the perfect 'marriage' of what my sweetheart and I both want in a cabin! He wants logs and I want cottage. He wants to hang a deer head and I want cozy with a warm, inviting feel. This one does it! I could see me being right at home there. Snow - or not - wouldn't matter!~Adrienne~

I thought the place magical too. Even though there is snow piled outside, it looks very warm and inviting inside. What a gift! Josie is blessed and may she and her family enjoy this lovely home for many seasons to come.

OUTSTANDING! Oh how this brings back memories of where we live now, with the snow-capped roofs and sweet cottages! I say it's a memory because we've been having unusually warm weather and the snow that did come early last week ALL MELTED AWAY! I have been wanting to take holiday photos of this beautiful city but there is not SNOW to give us that holiday feel! This is a special little house, perfectly placed and what a wonderful GIFT for a woman from her husband and son. WOW.

This home is truly spectacular. It is white, open and fresh, but definitely retains its rustic cabin roots. This is my dream combo and what I am always going for in my own home. I just don't do it as well!! Off to pin the pretty, thanks Nancy!!

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For as long as I can remember I've loved cottages. These cozy places, with abundant flowers and sunshine, give me a sense of peace and contentment. Walking through the front door of a cottage one sees simple, timeless decor: fresh cut flowers in unexpected containers, vintage fabrics, painted furniture and well-worn books. This isn't a home where everything matches and that makes the rooms even more enchanting. They're decidedly and lovingly filled with whatever things bring joy to the inhabitants. Come with me and explore the beauty and simplicity of a cottage life, no matter where you live.

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